30 Great Gifts for the Ultimate Host or Hostess

There is always someone in the bunch who's mastered the soiree skills, the one whose dinner appears effortless and who's never without a stockpile of appetizers at the ready. But we're sure even the most accomplished hostess can always use a few more tricks up her sleeve. Why not bolster that ultimate party-thrower's arsenal with one of these fun and hospitable hostess gifts?

Amy's Holiday Cookie Tin

Don't show up empty-handed. Bring a pound of these delicious morsels and you'll be sure to get invited back. Plus, they taste so close to homemade you could even pass them off as your own. We won't tell. (amyscookies.com, $55)